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Information and Resource Service - Brantford
Program Name
Eligibility Criteria
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Youth Employment Centre Job Connect - Job Development and Placement Support (JDPS) |
Age
Legal Status
Gender
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16-24, over 24 will be assessed on an individual basis with criteria such as disability† considered
Not attending school (enrolled in two credits or less, distance studies, English as a Second Language (ESL) and Literacy are acceptable)
Not working or working less than 15 hours a week
Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits
Employment Planning and Preparation registration a prerequisite
Male and Female
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Program Description
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JDPS is for participants who may not be successful on their own in an open, competitive market by offering assistance to those most in need of a supportive on-the-job training opportunity.
Subsidized and unsubsidized job trials or placements into employment are monitored and placement support is available to both the participant and employer.
Follow-up is conducted at 3, 6 and 12 months to ensure success in the transition to work.
Services are also tailored to meet the needs of area employers including Employer Interview Days, resume screening, confidential resume collection and wage subsidies.
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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Contact Person and Title |
Shari Baago, Supervisor |
Phone Number |
519-756-7665 |
Fax Number |
519-756-7665 |
Contact |
Email |
sbaago@st-leonards.com |
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Program Location |
466 Colborne Street
Brantford, ON |
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Location Phone Number |
519-756-7665 |
†Disability, as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code: “... includes physical, mental, and learning disabilities, mental disorders, hearing or vision disabilities, epilepsy, drug and alcohol dependencies, environmental sensitivities, as well as other conditions.”
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